Zermatt or Chamonix in February?
On climate data, Zermatt comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
ZermattPhoto: flamouroux · CC BY-SA 2.0
ChamonixPhoto: Alain Bourque · CC BY 3.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Zermatt | Chamonix |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -4 °C | -2 °C |
| Average daily low | -14 °C | -10 °C |
| Rainy days | 10 rainy days (est.) ★ | 11 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 83 % | 86 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Chamonix is about 2 °C warmer by day.
Zermatt or Chamonix in February: the short answer
In February, Zermatt comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Zermatt 38/100 vs Chamonix 34/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Zermatt averages a climate score of 36/100, Chamonix 40/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -4 °C in Zermatt and -2 °C in Chamonix — warmer in Chamonix. Average daily lows are around -14 °C versus -10 °C.
On rain, Zermatt sees about 10 rainy days in February and Chamonix about 11 — drier in Zermatt. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Zermatt records roughly 167 rainy days and Chamonix about 167. At their sunniest, Zermatt reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (June) and Chamonix about 8 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Zermatt has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Chamonix peaks in August. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Zermatt scores higher in February (Zermatt 41 vs Chamonix 38).
Active & hiking: Zermatt scores higher in February (Zermatt 36 vs Chamonix 32).
Family: Zermatt scores higher in February (Zermatt 37 vs Chamonix 32).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Zermatt leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Chamonix carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.